Re: [libreoffice-users] Laser printer not available?

On 09/19/2012 07:38 PM, Thomas Taylor wrote:
> Using LO 3.5 (build 403) under openSUSE 12.2 my laser printer (Brother
> HL-1440) doesn't show up in the printer dialog box when I try to print
> something.  
>
> The first image taken from "tools > Options" shows the printer is being
> seen in the FAX list:
>       http://www.imagebam.com/image/e84f3e211329321
>
> The second image shows the printer dialog when I attempt to print - the
> laser is not listed:
>       http://www.imagebam.com/image/a3c856211329325
>
> The third image shows the laser is available through the CUPS system:
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/b20f41211329328 
>
> Would someone please point me to what I need to change to be able to
> use the laser printer.  This is the LO version supplied by openSUSE.
> Would it be preferred to use a version directly from LO?  If so, what
> should be saved to retain my customizations?
>
> Thanks, Tom
Hi,

Try accessing CUPS using localhost:631 to install the printer. I had a
similar printer problem and using the "web" interface allowed to install
the correct drivers in Ubuntu.

localhost:631 should work in Linux and Macs to access the Cups system.

-- 
Jay Lozier
jslozier@gmail.com


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